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in Columbus
Friday, January 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Columbus. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Columbus Police Department is seeking assistance to locate 16-year-old Tyreese Phinazee, last seen on Dec. 25 in Columbus, GA. WTVM
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One person was rescued from a structure fire in Columbus, with the cause still under investigation. WTVM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ One individual was injured in a shooting incident on Fort Benning Road in Columbus. WTVM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Columbus Museum was named 'Best New Museum' in USA Today’s '10 Best New Museums' for 2025, following its first major renovation and rebranding since 1989. WTVM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Muscogee County and Phenix City law enforcement plan to reduce crime and increase staffing in 2025 through strategic operations and significant investments in crime-fighting technology. WTVM
- ➤ Shevon Thomas was inaugurated as Muscogee County's new solicitor general with a focus on reducing repeat offenses and enhancing community safety. WTVM
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Rivercrest Sports Night
An upcoming community sports event hosted at a local church in Columbus, GA.
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Flat Rock Youth Leadership Training Breakfast
Young Women and Young Men from Flat Rock are invited to partake in a breakfast event focused on leadership training and planning for 2025 activities.
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Life Track Class at Church on the Trail
Life Track is a 3-week class designed for individuals seeking to become members of Church on the Trail, providing details about the church’s mission and membership benefits.
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FR Ward Linger Longer Gathering
This event features a social gathering following church services with a theme to be announced.
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Carver Girls Varsity Basketball vs Kendrick
The Carver and Kendrick high school girls varsity basketball teams will compete in a home conference game in Columbus, GA.
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Church Cleaning Video Activity
An engaging community event focused on making cleaning videos for the church.
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Spiritual Bootcamp 2025 RECON
This event includes two days of discipleship training led by Bishop Tony Mitchell Sr. and Elder Sandra Mitchell at the St Luke Ministry Center.
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You Sleuth Augmented Reality Detective Experience
You Sleuth is an interactive self-guided detective experience that combines augmented reality with classic mystery-solving gameplay.
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FR YM/YW Parents and Youth Meeting with Adult Presidencies
This meeting is focused on coordinating plans for youth and parent activities within the church community.
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French Conversation Meetup for All Levels
This event invites participants to practice their French language skills in a friendly and informal setting at Iron Bank Coffee Co.
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